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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 371.15 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 371.15 and 181.33 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 371.15 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/371.15 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 371.15 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 67,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,300.15/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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